Astros to call up righty Cisnero from Triple-A

Summary of 4 articles · Updated Apr 23, 2013

"It's my first time in the big leagues and I'm excited," Cisnero said. Cisnero is in uniform and will be available against the Mariners. Cisnero, 24, allowed nine earned runs and 13 hits in 8 2/3 innings for a 9.35 ERA during three appearances with OKC. C… (more)isnero had a terrific year in 2012, going 14-7 with a 3.70 ERA in 20 starts at Double-A Corpus Christi and eight at Oklahoma City. The Astros will have to beat the king to win for just the second time in nine games. Oberholtzer, 23, allowed three runs and two hits in two innings of middle relief Sunday during the Astros’ 5-4 home loss to the Indians. "When you're looking at your available arms, the last thing you want to do is know that you're short and not do anything about it," manager Bo Porter said.

Astros send Oberholtzer back to AAA Oklahoma City, call up Cisnero

Astros lefthander Brett Oberholtzer received a one-day pass in the major leagues. After being called up Sunday by the Astros, the lefthanded Oberholtzer was optioned back to Class AAA Oklahoma City on Monday. Righthander Jose Cisnero was called up by th…

The Astros will have to beat the king to win for just the second time in nine games. The Mariners (7-13) are at Minute Maid Park for a three-game series, starting with a 7:10 p.m. matchup Monday. Seattle righthanded ace Felix Hernandez (1-2, 2.20 ERA) f…